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Family Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: Luya (Filipino); Ginger; Garden ginger (English)
Local name: Loya pagirisen
Indication: body pains
Plant part used: rhizome
Method of Preparation: Pound and apply as poultice on the affected part(s).
Direction for use: Only once.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Dadayan; Bara-ontong (Lanao del Sur; Marawi City; Caloocan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Sur

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